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Prostate Cancer

Kwazulu Natal - HealthRef: https://www.kznhealth.gov.za/prostate-cancer/

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Collected on 5 August 2026

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This is a KZN Department of Health public health information page explaining what the prostate gland does, prostate cancer risk factors and ways to reduce risk. It advises annual screening from age 50, or from age 45 for men with a family history, using a PSA blood test and rectal examination.

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Annual screening from the age of 50 years

Men are advised to receive annual prostate cancer screening from age 50. Men with a family history of prostate cancer are advised to start annual screening from age 45.

Who it is for: Men over 50 years, and men aged 45 years or older with a family history of prostate cancer
How to act on it: Consult a health professional for a PSA blood test and a rectal examination. If the PSA level is increased, follow the referral for further investigation.

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Annual screening from the age of 50 years If there is family history of prostate cancer, annual screening is advisable from the age of 45 years

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KwaZulu-Natal

Reference

https://www.kznhealth.gov.za/prostate-cancer/

Key Takeaways

Prostate cancer health information
Annual screening from age 50
Annual screening from age 45 where there is a family history
PSA blood test and rectal examination
Prostate cancer is the number two cause of cancer deaths among men in South Africa
KZN Department of Health